
- Although some companies reported losses in 2015, the organization also found that the financial position of most insurers in the state remains stable. “This means that Oregon insurers could take a more moderate approach to increasing rates to avoid large, disruptive rate increases in 2017,” the report said.
- Multiple national studies have shown a slowdown in the growth of health-care costs in recent years, contrary to what Oregon insurers are saying.
- While costs of providing health care to Oregonians signing up for insurance in the past two years were higher than initially expected, this trend is likely to end as more young residents sign up.